US Bridges

Woodville RD over Wood River

Fair

Washington County, Rhode Island · 1.3 MI E of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000000003630

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodville RD over Wood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodville RD over Wood River in Washington County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2041. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodville RD
CrossesWood River
Location1.3 MI E of JCT I-95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateRhode Island
Coordinates41.46014, -71.71863
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic935 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodville RD over Wood River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Woodville RD over Wood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Woodville RD over Wood River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Woodville RD over Wood River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Woodville RD over Wood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.